Rangers hand Shankland captaincy as transfer plans move on
Gary McAllister says Steven Gerrard has no regrets over leaving Rangers for Aston Villa, defended the 2021 title win and backed Derek McInnes to lead the club now.
Rangers are set to add Olwethu Makhanya, with Derek McInnes then prioritising two wingers as Oliver Antman nears an exit and targets include Cozier-Duberry and Markelo.
Rangers have signed South Africa centre-back Olwethu Makhanya from Philadelphia Union on a 4-year deal, with an option for a further year, subject to international clearance.
Newcastle and Aston Villa are interested in former Rangers captain James Tavernier after his Ibrox exit, though Charlotte FC are reported frontrunners.
Rangers' pursuit of Jens Hjerto-Dahl remains alive after Tromso rejected Cardiff's 'huge' bid, though Derek McInnes is currently focused on Olwethu Makhanya and wide recruits.
Lawrence Shankland says he will seek advice from Rangers greats after being named captain, with Barry Ferguson his hero, as he targets silverware and the title at Ibrox.
Opta's 10,000 simulations make Rangers title underdogs before Dundee United, giving them a 26.35% chance behind Celtic's 55.36% in the 2026-27 Premiership race.
Rangers have sold Oliver Antman to Anderlecht for more than £4m, boosting Derek McInnes' budget as the club target new wingers and pursue defender Olwethu Makhanya.
John Souttar is set to leave Rangers, with Swansea and Leicester leading the race for the defender, whose place could be taken by incoming Olwethu Makhanya.
Rangers told fans their model is 'recruit, develop, sell and reinvest', with central defence, midfield and wide areas the priority and leadership, character and mentality key.
Andreas Skov Olsen's new Basaksehir coach says Rangers' 'long balls' and physical style did not suit the winger, after Ibrox declined to sign him permanently.
Rangers are in talks with Al Taawoun over Nedim Bajrami, with the Saudi club targeting an initial loan and a £2.5m option to buy the out-of-favour winger.
Emmanuel Fernandez remains a key Rangers defender, but lapses in concentration and risky play could test Derek McInnes' patience as Olwethu Makhanya arrives for competition.
Rangers said their backing for Danny Rohl was genuine, but after Salzburg's move they saw an 'opportunity' and aligned quickly on Derek McInnes as their preferred candidate.
Luton Town are interested in Rangers winger Ross McCausland, who is expected to leave permanently after Aris Limassol declined their option to buy.
Rangers midfielder Nsio has joined St Mirren on loan for the season after attracting interest elsewhere, as he targets Premiership minutes and further development.
Rangers could hand five debuts at Dundee United, with Thelo Aasgaard back in training, Shankland set to captain the side and McInnes serving a touchline ban.
